The Pioneers and Patriots of America - Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam
$200.00
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An 1873 Victorian-era hardcover titled Peter Stuyvesant: The Last Dutch Governor of New York by John S. C. Abbott, published by Dodd & Mead. The book traces early Dutch exploration beginning in 1646, including the Hudson River and the rise of the Dutch trading presence, before following Stuyvesant’s leadership and the eventual English takeover of New Netherland. It also touches on figures like the opportunistic Scott, who briefly asserted authority over parts of Long Island in 1664. A detailed and engaging historical account appealing to collectors of early American narratives. Well-preserved for its age, it is an absolute classic piece of American history.
John S. C. Abbott
Dodd, Mead & Co.
1873
Hardcover
Fair; binding and pages mostly intact, with minimal separation of pages in one or two spots; no stains; slightly worn edges
